30-631: The Manawatū Standard (formerly the Evening Standard ) is the daily paper for the Manawatū region based in Palmerston North . The Manawatū Standard has been recognised as one of the best in New Zealand being a finalist in the 2008 Qantas Media Award (renamed to Voyager Media Awards after Voyager Internet Ltd stepped in as naming sponsor for the 2018 awards) for best regional daily newspaper; it won
60-447: A density of 13.6 people per km . Feilding , the council seat, has a population of 18,250, the only town with more than 1,000. Other towns and settlements include Halcombe , Himatangi Beach , Kimbolton , Pohangina , Rongotea , Sanson , and Tangimoana . Manawatū District had a population of 32,415 in the 2023 New Zealand census , an increase of 2,250 people (7.5%) since the 2018 census , and an increase of 4,956 people (18.0%) since
90-954: A population density of 3.7 people per km . Rangitikei District had a population of 15,663 in the 2023 New Zealand census , an increase of 636 people (4.2%) since the 2018 census , and an increase of 1,644 people (11.7%) since the 2013 census . There were 7,863 males, 7,758 females and 39 people of other genders in 6,159 dwellings. 2.4% of people identified as LGBTIQ+ . The median age was 41.1 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 3,033 people (19.4%) aged under 15 years, 2,655 (17.0%) aged 15 to 29, 6,816 (43.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 3,159 (20.2%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 79.6% European ( Pākehā ); 28.2% Māori ; 5.5% Pasifika ; 2.9% Asian ; 0.5% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 3.0% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English
120-600: Is classified as oceanic climate (Cfb). Summers are warm, with average temperatures in the low 20s. The most settled weather occurs in summer and early autumn. Winters are mild near the coast and on the plains; it is colder inland and in the hill country, but often frosty, clear and calm. Snowfall occasionally settles in areas 400 m above sea level, such as Taihape. Annual rainfall is moderate, and annual hours of bright sunshine can average over 2,000. Rangitikei District covers 4,483.88 km (1,731.24 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 16,650 as of June 2024, with
150-597: Is governed by the Horizons Regional Council. For electoral and representation purposes, the district is divided into: The Manawatū district includes both plains and hills, and is visited by cyclists and others for the views of the Central North Island volcanoes on clear days. The western coast has swimming beaches and large dunes , while the Ruahine Ranges in the east has walking tracks and views over
180-849: Is served by eleven councillors elected across five wards. Two councillors are elected from the Bulls ward, one from the Hunterville ward, four from the Marton ward, three from the Taihape ward and one from the Turakina board. Rangitikei District is one of ten districts located partially or entirely within the Manawatū-Whanganui region. As such, it is represented on the Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Council, known as Horizons Regional Council . Two of
210-406: Is the deputy mayor. The Rangitikei District was established in 1989 as part of the 1989 local government reforms . The current Mayor of Rangitikei is Andy Watson , elected in 2013 and re-elected in 2016 and 2019. Watson was first elected in 2013 by obtaining 1,983 votes (41.5%) of the vote and a majority of 486 (10.2%) beating incumbent mayor Chalky Leary. Rangitikei District Council
240-498: The 2011 election . Deputy Mayor Matt Bell was then acting mayor until a by-election held on 7 March 2012. The by-election was narrowly won by Margaret Kouvelis from Feilding, who beat councillor Steven Gibson by just 14 votes (3293 votes to 3279). Helen Worboys won the mayoralty from the incumbent Margaret Kouvelis in the 2016 Local Government elections. Manawatū District is in the Manawatū-Whanganui Region, which
270-677: The 2013 census . There were 16,020 males, 16,275 females and 117 people of other genders in 12,183 dwellings. 2.4% of people identified as LGBTIQ+ . The median age was 41.0 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 6,480 people (20.0%) aged under 15 years, 5,217 (16.1%) aged 15 to 29, 14,406 (44.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 6,312 (19.5%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 88.0% European ( Pākehā ); 18.3% Māori ; 2.8% Pasifika ; 3.4% Asian ; 0.4% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 3.1% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English
300-649: The Foxton area and the mouth of the Manawatū River, or Palmerston North City (which includes Ashhurst ). Its main town is Feilding . The district has an area of 2,624 km². Manawatū is said to have been named by Hau, a great Māori explorer. As he pursued his wife, who had left him for another lover, along the south-west coast of the North Island, he came across and named river mouths, including Whanganui , Whangaehu and Rangitīkei according to events that befell him at
330-617: The King Country , the Manawatū in this sense has never had precisely defined boundaries, its extents determined largely by custom and preference. Always included are Palmerston North and all of today's Manawatū District, and usually included is that part of Horowhenua District lying north of Levin. Parts of Rangitikei and/or Tararua districts might also be included. Manawatū District covers 2,566.59 km (990.97 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 34,800 as of June 2024, with
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#1732868664020360-612: The Manawatū-Whanganui region in the North Island of New Zealand, although a small part, the town of Ngamahanga (13.63% by land area), lies in the Hawke's Bay Region . It is located in the southwest of the island, and follows the catchment area of the Rangitīkei River . The Rangitikei District Council is the local government authority for this district. It is composed of a mayor , currently Andy Watson , and 11 councillors, one of whom
390-579: The North Island of New Zealand , administered by Manawatū District Council. It includes most of the area between the Manawatū River in the south and the Rangitīkei River in the north, stretching from slightly south of the settlement of Himatangi in the south, to just south of Mangaweka in the north, and from the Rangitīkei River to the top of the Ruahine Range in the east. It does not include
420-584: The South Taranaki Bight toward the North Island Volcanic Plateau , forming a trapezium-shaped block that includes the towns of Taihape , Bulls , Marton , Hunterville , and Mangaweka . The district has a land area of 4,483.88 km². Rangitikei's climate is temperate and has few extremes compared to many parts of New Zealand. According to the Köppen climate classification , this climate
450-403: The Manawatū River split off to form Horowhenua County Council in 1884. Manawatu District Council was formed in 1988 when Manawatu County Council amalgamated with Kairanga County Council, itself a splinter of Oroua County Council. The following year, Manawatu District amalgamated with Feilding Borough, Kiwitea County, Oroua County and Pohangina County in the 1989 local government reforms . For
480-532: The Year in 2017. Delivered on the first Friday of every month to all homes on rural delivery in the eight regions of the central and lower North Island. On 15 May 2018, the Central Districts Farmer closure was announced with the last publication being 11 June 2018. Manawat%C5%AB District Manawatū District is a territorial authority district in the Manawatū-Whanganui local government region in
510-418: The census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 1,305 (10.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 7,431 (58.8%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 3,516 (27.8%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $ 36,600, compared with $ 41,500 nationally. 801 people (6.3%) earned over $ 100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
540-421: The census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 3,390 (13.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 15,042 (58.0%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 6,432 (24.8%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $ 41,700, compared with $ 41,500 nationally. 2,517 people (9.7%) earned over $ 100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
570-552: The district from the Wharite mountain or from the Saddle Road. In the middle of the district is Feilding, with its saleyards, equestrian and motorsport venue (Manfeild), boutique shopping and historical landmarks and collections. The Royal New Zealand Air Force 's main base, RNZAF Base Ohakea , is in Manawatū. Secondary: Rangitikei District The Rangitikei District is a territorial authority district located primarily in
600-676: The last publication being 30 May 2018. Published weekly on Thursday and delivered to every home in the Manawatū District Council area. In April 2016, the Feilding Herald, Rangitikei Mail and Central District Times combined to become the Feilding Rangitikei Herald . Finalist in the 2018 Voyager Media Awards for Community Paper of the Year, also being a finalist and winning the Canon Community Newspaper of
630-464: The purposes of representation, Manawatū District is divided into two wards: In 2021, the council decided to establish a Māori ward from the 2022 local election. The council is responsible for day-to-day administration and services: Ian McKelvie was elected mayor in a by-election in November 2002 and remained in the position until he resigned on 15 December 2011, after being elected to Parliament in
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#1732868664020660-524: The same category in 2007. It also won Best Headline and Student Journalist of the Year at the Qantas Media Awards 2017. The company was first established on 29 November 1880. Since then, the paper has been operated by two other companies: it was purchased by Independent Newspapers Limited (INL) in the 1970s, and acquired by Fairfax Media (then John Fairfax Holdings) on 1 July 2003, when that company purchased INL. As of 1 February 2018, Fairfax Media
690-558: The time. He then came across the mouth of the large, wide Manawatū River ; awed by the sight and in fear he might not be able to cross it, he said, "Ka tū taku manawa" (My heart stands still). The name Manawatū (often the Manawatu ) also refers to the whole area centred on the Manawatū Plains , the floodplain of the Manawatū River, with Palmerston North as its principal city. Like some other areas of New Zealand such as Wairarapa and
720-474: The twelve regional councillors are elected by the district in the Manawatu - Rangitikei ward; the two regional councillors elected in the 2016 elections are Bruce Gordon and Gordon McKellar. Rangitikei is located in the general electorate of Rangitīkei and in the Māori electorate of Te Tai Hauāuru . Rangitīkei has been a safe National Party seat since the 1938 election with the exception of 1978–1984 when it
750-522: Was held by Bruce Beetham of the Social Credit Party . Since 2023 it is held by Suze Redmayne . Te Tai Hauāuru is a more volatile seat, having been held by three different parties since 1996 , i.e. New Zealand First , Te Pāti Māori and the Labour Party . Since 2023 , it has been held by Debbie Ngarewa-Packer of Te Pāti Māori. Located north of Wellington , the district stretches from
780-521: Was rebranded to Stuff Limited . The Manawatū Standard also owns: Published weekly and distributed for free to all homes in Palmerston North, Ashhurst and Linton, as well as rural subscribers to the Manawatū Standard. On 21 February 2018, Stuff Limited announced that it would be closing or selling off 28 community papers . On 24 April 2018 it was confirmed that The Tribune would close with
810-556: Was spoken by 96.9%, Māori language by 6.4%, Samoan by 2.3% and other languages by 4.2%. No language could be spoken by 2.1% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.7%. The percentage of people born overseas was 12.2, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 32.6% Christian , 0.3% Hindu , 0.4% Islam , 4.5% Māori religious beliefs , 0.3% Buddhist , 0.5% New Age , 0.1% Jewish , and 0.9% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 52.5%, and 8.2% of people did not answer
840-541: Was spoken by 97.5%, Māori language by 4.0%, Samoan by 0.4% and other languages by 4.8%. No language could be spoken by 1.9% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.9%. The percentage of people born overseas was 11.6, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 30.2% Christian , 0.5% Hindu , 0.3% Islam , 1.0% Māori religious beliefs , 0.3% Buddhist , 0.5% New Age , and 1.1% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 58.1%, and 8.1% of people did not answer
870-545: Was that 13,530 (52.2%) people were employed full-time, 3,657 (14.1%) were part-time, and 489 (1.9%) were unemployed. Manawatu County Council was one of 63 county councils that were formed in 1876 when the provinces were abolished. It originally extended from Rangiwahia in the north to Waikanae in the south. Over the 12 years to 1888, The towns of Palmerston North , Feilding and Foxton split off to form borough councils. The northern half of Manawatu County split off to form Oroua County Council in 1883. The area south of
900-931: Was that 6,330 (50.1%) people were employed full-time, 1,755 (13.9%) were part-time, and 342 (2.7%) were unemployed. State Highway 1 [REDACTED] goes through Bulls. The North Island portion of this national state highway, one of only eight in New Zealand, begins at Cape Reinga / Te Rerenga Wairua and ends at Wellington International Airport —passing through Bulls at 925 km. State Highway 3 [REDACTED] passes through Bulls. This highway connects Woodville (25 km east of Palmerston North ) and Hamilton via New Plymouth . State Highway 54 [REDACTED] connects Palmerston North and SH 1 at Vinegar Hill via Feilding . InterCity runs five daily and three non-daily bus services in Marton and Bulls. These include Whanganui – Wellington , Palmerston North– Auckland , Tauranga –Wellington, Wellington–New Plymouth and Auckland–Palmerston North. Marton used to be serviced by
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